The Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education approved two instructional-material actions tied to the district’s learning-acceleration work: posting proposed grades 6–8 English language arts materials for public review and purchasing K–5 math intervention materials to pilot in elementary schools.

Staff presented background on multi-year curriculum review work. A middle school ELA steering committee of teachers piloted two programs and unanimously recommended Savvas’ My Perspectives for community review; the board voted to post those materials for a public comment period. Mrs. Murphy, the district curriculum lead for this work, said the middle school ELA effort ties directly to the district strategic plan and that a separate committee of 24 teachers will review 6–12 reading interventions this year.

On math, the board approved purchase of two elementary math intervention programs — Numeracy Consultant materials and Bridges (as described by staff) — to pilot as K–5 interventions. District staff said the materials were research-based and intended to supplement core instruction for students needing targeted support.

Board members asked about the steering-committee selection process. Staff said building principals select committee members with attention to role balance (general education, special education, multilingual learners, coaches and specialists). Staff described a multi-step pilot process that uses feedback forms and a structured “decision day” where pilot teachers evaluate materials using a forces-for-and-against protocol and submit consolidated recommendations to administration.

Why it matters: The decisions move curriculum choices from pilot and committee recommendation toward broader implementation. Posting materials for community review gives residents an opportunity to examine proposed curriculum before the board moves toward final adoption.

Votes and next steps: The board approved posting ELA materials for community review and approved the K–5 math intervention purchases by roll call. Staff will continue committee work on reading interventions and present final recommendations to the board as the review process concludes.

Ending: The board’s actions advance the district’s multi-year learning acceleration plan while preserving teacher-led pilot vetting and a public-review step before adoption.